DeFrank will be missed at hospital

The "main lobby" at Pocono Medical Center is vacant of one of its most valuable employees — Joe DeFrank.

Joe is a person who displayed kindness and caring to everyone. Not only do the volunteers sadly miss him, but also visitors, delivery personnel, staff members . . . the list goes on and on. Working as a volunteer at the front desk, I have been asked many, many times where Joe was. When I told them, Joe was no longer with us, I witnessed the shock, disbelief and even tears that were displayed.

His knowledge of Pocono Medical Center goes unequaled. This man treated everyone with kindness and was a true gentleman. These are qualities that are rare in this day and age.

Joe's experience and knowledge of the hospital, coupled with his gentle manner and gentlemanly ways, were a true attribute to Pocono Medical Center. He added so very much to the quality of Pocono Medical Center.